Bedminster SMAS Facelift doctors

	Tanveer Janjua, MD Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon 2345 Lamington Rd Suite 108, Bedminster		1 answer
	Barry E. DiBernardo, MD Montclair Plastic Surgeon 29 Park Street, Montclair

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Would SMAS Lift Help TMJ? Would an SMAS lift help with the TMJ I have? The right side of my face sags more that the left. I think this is caused by TMJ. I have managed to grind the teeth on the right side down through my gold crown's. I even have a mouth guard.

My understanding is that an SMAS Face Lift would tighten the jaw line muscles. I hit my chin on the right side in 1979 while mounting my horse. I did not notice till later that I have a bone the sticks out on bottom of chin. I have been asked if I have Bell's (something or other) because of the sagging jaw. Do you think it would be covered by insurance?

A: Two Sides of Face Different

Both sides of face are usually different. I don't think it is related to your TMJ. A facelift can be used to correct some of the asymmetry between two sides. However, facelift will not effect the clenching issue. Insurance will usually not cover facelift unless it is related to Bell's palsy and only one side is done.

Regards

Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon